Sarton

One of the 20th century's most famous historians of science, George Sarton, wrote a multi-volume reference book called Introduction to the History of Science, in which he divides up world history, going back to the sixth century BC, into half-century chapters, each named after the most important scientist of that age, anywhere in the world.

When Baghdad was centre of the scientific world Jim al-Khalili 2010

I just finished Recovering: A Journal by May Sarton, and I thought it was wonderful.

Journaling: Some Random Thoughts on Writing and… « Looking for Roots 2010

I did buy some things I'm looking forward to reading, including two May Sarton novels I didn't have, A RECOKNING and AS WE ARE NOW, since I'm still very much enjoying her prose.

Breakfast in Bed desayunoencama 2008

Sarton and others have suggested that one such "concern" is that McInnis was on his way to a job as a lobbyist for Hogan and Hartson, a lobbying company (see my blog) that had been hired by Pueblo Chieftain publisher Bob Rawlings to fight the water project.

Jason Salzman: McInnis' Alleged Explosion on Water Issue in Colorado Springs Raises More Questions 2010

Red-faced and enraged, he yelled at Sarton, saying that he never wanted to hear anyone ever again say that Scott McInnis screwed Colorado Springs.

Jason Salzman: McInnis' Alleged Explosion on Water Issue in Colorado Springs Raises More Questions 2010

Sarton raised the issue respectfully and tactfully, from my perspective.

Jason Salzman: McInnis' Alleged Explosion on Water Issue in Colorado Springs Raises More Questions 2010

Instead of getting a coherent explanation, or an apology for a misjudgment that might be understandable if put in context, Sarton was effectively ordered to shut up, stuff it and never say anything bad about Scott McInnis again.

Jason Salzman: McInnis' Alleged Explosion on Water Issue in Colorado Springs Raises More Questions 2010

Susan Koppelman, the first feminist in Washington University's administration, brought Tillie Olsen and other women authors, such as May Sarton, Alice Walker, and Adrienne Rich for a convocation meant to inspire us — students, future feminists, and activists.

We Remember - Tillie Olsen, 1913 - 2007 2010

About 5 or 6 months ago I attended a small meeting - a briefing for McInnis on details of the Southern Delivery System - where Sarton confronted the candidate on the issue.

Jason Salzman: McInnis' Alleged Explosion on Water Issue in Colorado Springs Raises More Questions 2010

During my stay at North Texas three poets came to visit: Paul Engle, May Sarton, and the poet-publisher Jonathan Williams, who created and ran the wonderful Jargon Press.

Literary Life: A Second Memoir Larry McMurtry 2009